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PGRICK · 08-22-2009, 09:56 PM

I have noticed a problem recently and was wondering if anyone else has had the same problem. At low speeds turning around corners or turning into my drive way, my steering wheel shakes not all the time but I would say about 60% of the time. It happens if I am turning left or right. The intensity of the shake varies as well, from a light vibration to the wheel vibrating like mad for a couple of seconds while in the turn. Any ideas?

ShnOmac · 08-22-2009, 10:07 PM

I would start with the simple stuff..Check power steering fluid level just to make sure. Let the car Idle and turn the wheel back and forth a bunch of times then look in steering pump reservoir to see if there is alot of bubbles in the fluid... air in system. If neither of those dont work.... Take it to dealer and let them work on it! There is quite a few things that could cause this in the front end. JMHO

firestone_ss · 08-22-2009, 11:47 PM

you might swing by the dealer and have them check your power steering pump since they are a known problem

Missile Man · 08-27-2009, 05:45 PM

I posted a similar issue a while back. When I go over speed bumps the steering wheel jerks back and forth. If I'm at a perfect 90 degrees to the speed bump it's fine. The 90 degrees is both front wheels hitting the speed bump at the same time. The fluid level is fine, no power steering pump noise, and no issue steering otherwise.

n-shane@hotmail.com · 08-27-2009, 05:52 PM

i kind of had this problem with my truck... (silverado) but im hoping i dont have it with the marooooooooo

Big_T · 08-28-2009, 11:53 AM

When you say vibrating, do you mean twisting left and right on you, or just a general up and down rattle type? Reason I ask is, the other post are describing a power stearing, or handling (Left to right twisting of the wheel) type issue, and a vibration (up and down) is usually an alignment or tire balance type issue.

Missile Man · 08-29-2009, 12:44 PM

Mines left to right, steering wheel slaps back and forth.

PGRICK · 08-30-2009, 12:00 AM

Mine is the same twists left and right. I took it to my dealer today and took the tech out for a ride to show him. Go fiquire every turn I made the damn wheel did not shake!

Missile Man · 08-31-2009, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PGRICK

Mine is the same twists left and right. I took it to my dealer today and took the tech out for a ride to show him. Go fiquire every turn I made the damn wheel did not shake!

Murphy.............

Big_T · 09-01-2009, 11:01 AM

That sounds more like a stearing related issue then an alignment or tire balance issue. Keep after the dealer, they should be able to duplicate the issue at some point.

Matster · 09-12-2009, 09:44 AM

OK, so mine just started doing the same thing this morning. Making a right hand turn at a stop sign and the steering wheel started to vibrate, felt like the feed back from my Xbox controller in my hands. Did anybody get an answer from a dealership as to what might be causing this to happen?

Matster · 09-25-2009, 02:21 PM

Anyone

has anyone got an answer for this yet?

Matster · 10-20-2009, 05:02 PM

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youcmecruzin13 · 10-20-2009, 11:33 PM

My G5 has done this. It would shake REALLY bad when I braked, and turned, and it was due to warped rotors. Which confused me, considering the car wasnt even a year old. Then about 6 months later it did it when I turned corners at slow speeds, and it was my drive shaft going bad. They fixed it, but not it seems like its starting up again when I slow down. Im selling it within the next 3 months or so to order SS Victory Red W/ White Strips Camaro!!! But that may be your problem! Hope I helped. Get both checked! Both were covered by Bumper to Bumper warrenty.

08-22-2009, 09:56 PM	#1
PGRICK Drives: 2010 SS BLK ON BLK Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Prince George, BC Canada Posts: 25 View My Garage	Steering Wheel Shakes I have noticed a problem recently and was wondering if anyone else has had the same problem. At low speeds turning around corners or turning into my drive way, my steering wheel shakes not all the time but I would say about 60% of the time. It happens if I am turning left or right. The intensity of the shake varies as well, from a light vibration to the wheel vibrating like mad for a couple of seconds while in the turn. Any ideas?

08-27-2009, 05:45 PM	#4
Missile Man Drives: 2010 2SS/Black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 608	I posted a similar issue a while back. When I go over speed bumps the steering wheel jerks back and forth. If I'm at a perfect 90 degrees to the speed bump it's fine. The 90 degrees is both front wheels hitting the speed bump at the same time. The fluid level is fine, no power steering pump noise, and no issue steering otherwise. __________________ 2010 Black 2SS L99 Mods: * CAI Intake * Magnuson MP2300 TVS Supercharger/RDS Spacer * Vector Motorsports Tune * Stainless Power LT/Hi Flow Cats/Tru X-* Pipe/36" J-Pipes/40 Series * R1 Concepts ceramic pads and slotted/drilled rotors

08-27-2009, 05:52 PM	#5
n-shane@hotmail.com Drives: 2010 MAROOOOOO Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: GLENDORA, CA Posts: 350	i kind of had this problem with my truck... (silverado) but im hoping i dont have it with the marooooooooo __________________ THIS CAR IS AMAZING!!!!!

08-29-2009, 12:44 PM	#7
Missile Man Drives: 2010 2SS/Black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 608	Mines left to right, steering wheel slaps back and forth. __________________ 2010 Black 2SS L99 Mods: * CAI Intake * Magnuson MP2300 TVS Supercharger/RDS Spacer * Vector Motorsports Tune * Stainless Power LT/Hi Flow Cats/Tru X-* Pipe/36" J-Pipes/40 Series * R1 Concepts ceramic pads and slotted/drilled rotors

09-12-2009, 09:44 AM	#11
Matster Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM/IOM #3625 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Greater Toronto Area Posts: 1,902 View My Garage	OK, so mine just started doing the same thing this morning. Making a right hand turn at a stop sign and the steering wheel started to vibrate, felt like the feed back from my Xbox controller in my hands. Did anybody get an answer from a dealership as to what might be causing this to happen? __________________ 666 EVIL RWHP BUILT AND TUNED BY SHIFTED PERCEPTIONS INC.(SPi) 416 Forged Stroker, E-Force Supercharger, Blower Cam, Rotofab CAI, Stainless Works 2" LT Headers and 3" Exhaust, LPE ZR1 Twin Disc Clutch, DSS 1400 HP Axles, Pfadt Performance Kit Stage 3.

08-22-2009, 10:07 PM	#2
ShnOmac Drives: 2006 Silverado SS, 2009 G8 GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PNW Posts: 13,313	I would start with the simple stuff..Check power steering fluid level just to make sure. Let the car Idle and turn the wheel back and forth a bunch of times then look in steering pump reservoir to see if there is alot of bubbles in the fluid... air in system. If neither of those dont work.... Take it to dealer and let them work on it! There is quite a few things that could cause this in the front end. JMHO

08-22-2009, 11:47 PM	#3
firestone_ss Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 779	you might swing by the dealer and have them check your power steering pump since they are a known problem

08-28-2009, 11:53 AM	#6
Big_T Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 44	When you say vibrating, do you mean twisting left and right on you, or just a general up and down rattle type? Reason I ask is, the other post are describing a power stearing, or handling (Left to right twisting of the wheel) type issue, and a vibration (up and down) is usually an alignment or tire balance type issue.

08-30-2009, 12:00 AM	#8
PGRICK Drives: 2010 SS BLK ON BLK Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Prince George, BC Canada Posts: 25 View My Garage	Mine is the same twists left and right. I took it to my dealer today and took the tech out for a ride to show him. Go fiquire every turn I made the damn wheel did not shake!

09-01-2009, 11:01 AM	#10
Big_T Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 44	That sounds more like a stearing related issue then an alignment or tire balance issue. Keep after the dealer, they should be able to duplicate the issue at some point.

09-25-2009, 02:21 PM	#12
Matster Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM/IOM #3625 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Greater Toronto Area Posts: 1,902 View My Garage	Anyone has anyone got an answer for this yet? __________________ 666 EVIL RWHP BUILT AND TUNED BY SHIFTED PERCEPTIONS INC.(SPi) 416 Forged Stroker, E-Force Supercharger, Blower Cam, Rotofab CAI, Stainless Works 2" LT Headers and 3" Exhaust, LPE ZR1 Twin Disc Clutch, DSS 1400 HP Axles, Pfadt Performance Kit Stage 3.

10-20-2009, 05:02 PM	#13
Matster Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM/IOM #3625 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Greater Toronto Area Posts: 1,902 View My Garage	&

10-20-2009, 11:33 PM	#14
youcmecruzin13 Drives: 2008 Pontiac G5, Camaro nxt 2 mnths Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chevy Plant Posts: 10	My G5 has done this. It would shake REALLY bad when I braked, and turned, and it was due to warped rotors. Which confused me, considering the car wasnt even a year old. Then about 6 months later it did it when I turned corners at slow speeds, and it was my drive shaft going bad. They fixed it, but not it seems like its starting up again when I slow down. Im selling it within the next 3 months or so to order SS Victory Red W/ White Strips Camaro!!! But that may be your problem! Hope I helped. Get both checked! Both were covered by Bumper to Bumper warrenty.

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